There was a lot of news this week. We broke it down by region.
– The $3 billion federal Cash for Clunkers program has been slightly hard on used car dealerships, but is great for auto salvagers, con artists, people who couldn’t previously afford to get an SUV, and new car manufacturers, particularly ones in Asia. The program has, however, helped catch one hit and run perpetrator.
When 30-year-old Edwin Skaug realized convenience stores aren’t exactly convenient for people who ride bikes (they typically lack bike parking and they don’t sell any bike essentials), he figured he’d open one up that was. The result is his new business — A Convenient Cycle.
Year: 2007
Brand: 3Rensho
Model: Track
Color:Purple
Size:55cm
Photo: http://www.pedalconsumption.com/m_s/stolen_bikes.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-08-15
Stolen From: A block down from MLK and Ash St., near Rotture.
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Jake Ricker
OwnerEmail: jakericker@gmail.com
Reward: YES
Description: For image #1
• Frame: 3Rensho (purple-metallic)
• Front Wheel: SPIN Tri-Spoke (white)
• Rear Wheel: Chub Hub (black), H Plus Son Formation Face (black)
• Headset: Campy NJS (silver)
• Stem: Dura-Ace (silver)
• Handlebars: Syntace Pursuit Bars (silver)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (silver)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Rolls Ti (white)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (silver)
• Bottom Bracket: Hatta
• Chainring: Sugino 75 – 49t (silver)
• Pedals: MKS Sylvan (silver)
• Toe Straps: Cadence Double (black)
Police record with: 090 72910
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2007
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Pista Concept
Color:White
Size:53cm
Photo: http://www.pedalconsumption.com/m_s/stolen_bikes.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-08-15
Stolen From: A block down from MLK and Ash St., near Rotture
Owner: Patrick Thames
OwnerEmail: patrick@pedalconsumption.com
Reward: YES
Description: For image #2
• Frame: Pista Concept 2007 (white)
• Front Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Rear Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Headset: Stock Cane Creek (black)
• Stem: Thomson Elite 50mm (black)
• Handlebars: Nitto B-201 Riser Bars (black)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (black)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Supercorsa (black)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (black)
• Bottom Bracket: Sugino 75
• Chainring: Sugino 75 – 44t (black)
• Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC (black)
• Toe Straps: Hold Fast
Police record with: 090 72910
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1970
Brand: Schwinn
Model: cruiser
Color:red
Size:womens
Stolen in portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2009-08-14
Stolen From: down town portland
Owner: Paige Prendergast
OwnerEmail: paigeprendergast@yahoo.com
Description: red lady bug bell, metal wire basket, chipped paint, white letters, faulty back brake
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Southeast Portland received the gift of Sunday Parkways today. And — like they have in the previous two events this summer — people turned out in droves to enjoy the perfect weather and serenity of carfree streets.
At Colonel Summers Park, kids flocked to the skills course put together by the Northwest Trail Alliance. Set up on a baseball diamond, the kids couldn’t get enough of the teeter-totter and narrow, wooden tracks.
Brand: Motobecane
Color:black
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-08-16
Stolen From: 82nd and division in Taboo’s parking lot. My car was broken into and the bike was taken out of my car.
Neighborhood: hollywood district
Owner: Morgan Mann
OwnerEmail: morganlareemann@gmail.com
Description: Motobecane about 54cm? painted flat black, has some blue around the bike’s logo above the fork, silver fork, white persuit style handlebars (shimano?), silver hubs (two different kinds), yellow tires, frame has a sticker on the lower bar of a pink character with a light teal background, silver foot straps. I’m not great with the names of parts on my bike. I just enjoy riding it.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2005
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:blue
Size:58cm (approx)
Serial: F407K0443
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-08-11
Stolen From: 11th and SE Bidwell
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Nate Maki
OwnerEmail: natemaki@yahoo.com
Reward: 100
Description: Front and rear fenders. Rear rack.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
As we mentioned last week, tomorrow’s Sunday Parkways will be made all the bike fest-ier this time around because the Ginger Ninjas and their Pleasant Revolution Bicycle Music Tour are in town.
We just heard details from the band on where the performances will happen throughout the day. There will be five locations where various bike-powered bands will play. Check out the full schedule below:
Citybikes Co-op (1914 SE Ankeny)
Year: 60s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Varsity
Color:21″
Size:Orange
Photo: http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4926/1151fb14a3k13me3o78bg5b.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2009-08-15
Stolen From: Stolen from closed garage alley off Ladd Avenue. Two other bikes were stolen out of garage- red nishinki and purple fuji.
Neighborhood: Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Tracie Weitzman
OwnerEmail: tlweitzman@gmail.com
Description: Orange handlebar tape, back rack, 27 x 1 1/4″ wheels, Oregon State University stickers from the early 80s and City of Tigard stickers on frame.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1980s
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Road
Color:gray
Size:small
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/editpicture.php?success=1#/photo.php?pid=615056&id=1021956428&ref=mf
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-08-15
Stolen From: Stolen from basement of residence (was locked with U-lock), near NW 21st and Flanders.
Neighborhood: NW
Owner: Karen Vitkay
OwnerEmail: kvitkay@gmail.com
Description: Small, gray Cannondale with white handlebar tape and shifters on the down tube. Has been updated since photo with new breaks, handlebar stem, b&w Fuji racing seat, red reflective flower stickers, and rear rack with cargo net. Has original sticker from Beckwith Bicycles.
Year: 2006
Brand: Fuji
Model: Team RC
Color:carbon
Size:56
Serial: 1F5E28686
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-08-11
Stolen From: From inside my truck at Delta Park Trimet park and ride.
Neighborhood: vanport
Owner: Steve Swanson
OwnerEmail: swanysteve@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Very clean race bike. Carbon tubular wheels: Lew Palermo rear, Reynolds Stratus front. 11-21 rear cog.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 09071454
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike